“Organisations will be able to access the GIPA tool at no cost from any location with Internet connectivity, while ensuring that all information stored within the system is secure and meets the NSW government’s information security management systems policy,” Tydd said.

According to Tydd, the tool will improve the commission’s ability to report on the operation of the Act to state parliament in a cost effective manner.

In March this year, the NSW Information and Privacy Commission unveiled an e-learning portal to help organisations in the state respond to privacy complaints and other privacy issues.

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